Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas, a photo by FuNkY MoMmY on Flickr.

What a sweet and simple day we had. Lots of homemade goodness and quality time with family and friends. It truly is a wonderful life!
( my favorite Christmas movie)

Weekending

Weekending, a photo by FuNkY MoMmY on Flickr.

Decided to keep things "simple" this year and do handmade Christmas Cards. So much more personal and fun this way! Now about to go write them all while watching Mad Men. Hope you are all enjoying the weekend!

Sick, but Smiling

   Sorry for my absence here in blogland, but we have all been super sick. We are calling it the "Thanksgiving Day Flu". The girls both had the worst colds they had ever seen, that eventually ended in their poor little ears giving them ear infections. Despite the sickness we are still smiles, especially Miss Vintage. She never got fussy with her ear, still smiling , playing and of course lots and lots of books. I will be back Monday with a super easy, inexpensive Christmas Postcard idea. Happy Weekend!

This moment... Be thankful

This moment... Be thankful, a photo by FuNkY MoMmY on Flickr.

Inspired by Soulemama. Leave your link of your moment to play along.

This Moment (Inspired by Soulemama) 16 months

16 months, a photo by FuNkY MoMmY on Flickr.

A moment from the week that I would like to treasure. Play along and leave a link to your moment.

Halloween 2011

Well, due to the surprise storm we had, trick or treating got postponed twice! We finally headed out on Halloween night and the girls had a blast! Violet work a costume from her dress up suitcase and called herself a snow fairy. Vintage wore a nice warm chicken suit that grandma found. Maybe next year we can do the group thing that I had planned. The pumpkin fairy arrived shortly after midnight and left Violet a purse full of coins.



Halloween 2011, a photo by FuNkY MoMmY on Flickr.

Halloween Fort

Halloween Fort, a photo by FuNkY MoMmY on Flickr.

Congrats to Nicole! You won the Compact Cabins giveaway. For this weeks giveaway, a vintage apron and an amazing cookbook, please visit one of my favorite bloggers RED BEET MAMA. Happy Sunday!

This Moment (inspired by Soulemama ) with Papou

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Nature Scavenger Hunt

  What a fun afternoon we had the other day. We took full advantage of a 70 degree day in October and went to a small park for a scavenger hunt. I purchased the card set from Mama Roots on Etsy awhile back. I am so glad we got to finally use it. It was a hit with the girls!

Another Giveaway

Weekend Giveaway, a photo by FuNkY MoMmY on Flickr. Here is another book giveaway!
This is an awesome book on how to build compact cabins. Winner will be selected Friday morning. If you share on ypur blog or FB please let me know in your comment below and you will receive an extra entry. Hope you having a lovely Fall Day!

This moment

This moment, a photo by FuNkY MoMmY on Flickr.

Sorry I have been a bit absent. Lots to share next week. Congrats to Kathy from While Tangerine Dreams on winning the book giveaway. I will post another over the weekend, so be sure to check back. Hope you are all enjoying This Moment, please leave a link to share yours.

This moment

This moment, a photo by FuNkY MoMmY on Flickr.

Inspired by Soulemama. Leave a link to share your moment. Also, see my previous post for the Treehouse book giveaway. I will select a winner and announce Monday morning. Happy Weekend!

Blog follower giveaway

Blog follower giveaway, a photo by FuNkY MoMmY on Flickr.

I am destashing our bookshelves and will be offering some fabulous books to one lucky follower/ reader. First up this great book about Treehouses. Leave a comment below and be sure you are already a follower of Little Bird. And please spread the word.

Fall Nature Table

Fall Nature Table, a photo by FuNkY MoMmY on Flickr.

We are finally feeling Autumn here. I loved the Indian Summer weather, but I am ready for hats, Uggs and all things cozy. We are finally following a Weekly Rhythm and have been organizing and starting to prepare for Winter. Trying to also remember to slow down and enjoy the simple moments of each day. Hoping to have shop update tommorow too! Happy Thursday.

Watercolor

Watercolor, a photo by FuNkY MoMmY on Flickr.

First Dragon Bread

Dragonbread, a photo by FuNkY MoMmY on Flickr.

In Celebration of St.Michaelmas we made our first dragon bread. It was yummy! What an interesting Waldorf Festival. Violet also made a beautiful watercolor painting of a dragon in celebration of the day.

Happy Equinox and Fall Fun

    Fall in New England is a magical time of year. We are spending most of weekends outdoors at local Pow Wows and Fall Fairs. We have had some warm weather the last couple of days, so we went for a late night swim last night. We know what the colder weather can bring, so outside it is for as long as we can.

Homeschooling moment

Homeschooling moment, a photo by FuNkY MoMmY on Flickr.

Here is one of our homeschooling moments from last week. Please leave a link to share your moment. I would love to see it and it would be a great way to exchange ideas.

This Moment (inspired by Soulemama ) Last bits of Summer

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Organizing and Fall Rhythm

   This Fall we are trying a new approach to life and staying organized. It really is amazing how much one can get done if you stick to some sort of rhythm. I used to find myself doing laundry at 1 am. That just was just crazy. There are also so many things I want to do with my little ones so I thought this weekly rhythm plan made sense. Also I saw this great idea from this lovely blogger about organizing your books by color. I did this the other day and I love it! I also went through our learning shelf and organized that as well. Happy Wednesday! What new thing are you trying for your family this Fall?

Last bits of Summer

  We are spending as much time at the beach enjoying the last bits of Summer. Although we didn't camp this Summer in the Airstream (due to a into everything baby) we had a great Summer. Hope you did too! 

This Moment (inspired by Soulemama ) First Steps

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Starting to walk, a photo by FuNkY MoMmY on Flickr.

Learning to spin

Learning to spin, a photo by FuNkY MoMmY on Flickr.

Taking some time over this holiday to learn how to spin. My husband made me a drop spindle out of an old antique bobbin I had and some CDs. I love the contrast of new and old. What fun this is! Happy Labor Day!

This Moment (inspired by Soulemama ) New Stage

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Violet's new stage, a photo by FuNkY MoMmY on Flickr.

August Goodies

August crops, a photo by FuNkY MoMmY on Flickr.

Our first heirloom tomatoes, italian eggplants and lots of pickling cukes. lots of preserving going on here. I can feel the Fall air....embrace the last bit of Summer.

This Moment (inspired by Soulemama ) Hippie Chicks

{this moment} - A Friday ritual. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember.

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Happy 4th Birthday Violet! A Shirley Temple Tea Party

     My little bird turned 4 yesterday. She woke up to a room full of balloons from the birthday fairy and was so excited to be turning four. It was a beautiful day at home. We decided on a Shirley Temple themed party because Violet adores Shirley Temple. She loves to sing and dance and some even say she looks like that famous little child star with her cute little cheeks and those ringlets. It was a sweet little homemade party. We played outdoors for a bit with Violet's favorite thing (Playdough). We had a bubble station, chalk station and we also set up a photo booth. It was simple and fun! Happy Birthday Violet! I love you!